The reviews are in:
"You do such a great job not getting caught by his rhetorical traps."
"It is so good to have someone who knows the facts and has the commitment to speak up to the 'likes' of Lars."
"I am glad you held your own with him. I don't hear him make any reasonable suggestions for the problem."
"I applaud your success in letting Lars embarrass himself and not letting him rattle you."
"Real information is not his gig."
"Only once before in the past 4 years have I heard anyone have any success in focusing a "discussion" with Mr. Lars on the facts. You not only succeeded in that, but also did a wonderful job of not accepting the usual name calling and blaming of victims. Your integrity in not accepting his attempt to label the homeless as "bums" nor those helping them as "the homeless industry" was the highlight of my day!"
"Chuck - 1, Lars - 0"
If you missed my appearance yesterday on “The Lars Larson Show” to discuss Mayor Tom Potter’s new downtown homeless plan you can listen here. Click on the first segment of the 12/11 program. My interview starts about an hour into the program (right after US Senator Gordon Smith) so fast forward until you get there.
Lars embarrassed himself by repeating hateful stereotypes about people experiencing homelessness, suggested that courage is defined by your willingness to appear on his program, and seems to never be swayed by truthful information.
Remember that Lars – who complains about any public effort to assist those living in poverty – is one of Oregon’s biggest welfare recipients. He makes his big salary (one he says he is prohibited from talking about) by spreading his views for free on the publicly owned airways. Yes, the people of the U.S. subsidize his income.
Thanks to those who listened and wrote in with feedback.
